How do you pronounce "perturbed"?

In American English: /pɝˈtɝːbd/ (pur-TURBD). In British English: /pətˈɜːbd/ (puht-ꞫBD). In Canadian English: /pɝˈtɝːbd/ (pur-TURBD). In Australian English: /pətˈɜːbd/ (puht-ꞫBD).

Is "perturbed" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /pɝˈtɝːbd/ (pur-TURBD), while in British English it's /pətˈɜːbd/ (puht-ꞫBD).

How to Pronounce "perturbed"

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perturbed

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/pɝˈtɝːbd/

pur-TURBD

Syllable Breakdown

pɝper·tɝːbdturbed

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